MEC1110 Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students identify and describe the operating principles and applications of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to related pneumatic and hydraulic units and resources.

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate the safe use of pneumatic and hydraulic tools and equipment and follow established laboratory procedures
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow laboratory safety procedures
- 1.2 list hazards related to working with fluids and gases under pressure and related equipment
2 compare operating principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- 2.1 state why fluid systems are widely used in transportation and power applications
- 2.2 contrast hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- 2.3 demonstrate how pressure affects a liquid and a gas in an enclosed space
- 2.4 describe what units are used to measure pressure in a fluid
- 2.5 describe what units are used to calculate the flow of fluid past a point
- 2.6 demonstrate the relationship between flow rate and pressure in a fluid system
- 2.7 describe how a small force can be multiplied in a fluid system
- 2.8 contrast the action of common pumps and compressors including:
  - 2.8.1 impeller
  - 2.8.2 gear
  - 2.8.3 piston
  - 2.8.4 diaphragm
  - 2.8.5 vane type
- 2.9 locate examples of these pumps and compressors in a motor vehicle or some other power system
3 apply principles and concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics to test and operate a pneumatic and/or hydraulic system
- 3.1 observe and demonstrate the use of valves to control:
  - 3.1.1 direction of flow
  - 3.1.2 pressure of fluids
  - 3.1.3 flow rate of fluids
- 3.2 locate valves on a given vehicle
- 3.3 demonstrate how fluids under pressure can be used to move a:
  - 3.3.1 motor
  - 3.3.2 cylinder
  - 3.3.3 diaphragm
- 3.4 identify and operate pneumatic and hydraulic units on a given vehicle
- 3.5 describe the principles in a fluid system such as:
  - 3.5.1 hydraulic hoist
  - 3.5.2 hydraulic brakes
- 3.6 demonstrate how to check and adjust fluid levels
- 3.7 demonstrate how to double and single flare a steel line and indicate when each flare type should be used
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices